€2,200 FPS High Roller Day 1a | 2023 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo

04-29-2023 21:22 UTC+2

Maltez Powers to a Win

Adam Lamers

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Sebastien Rossignol raised it up from the button and Fabrice Maltez called from the small blind. The flop came Q♣6♠5♦ and Maltez checked to Rossignol who bet 4,000. Maltez check-raised to 18,000 and Rossignol called.

The turn brought the 9♥ and Maltez dropped in a bet of 35,000. Rossignol had a look of disgust on his face and was forced to send his cards to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Fabrice Maltez	263,000 62,000	62,000
Sebastien Rossignol	73,000 73,000	73,000

Tags: Fabrice Maltez Sebastien Rossignol

Level: 11

Blinds: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

04-29-2023 19:55 UTC+2

Dinner Break

Adam Lamers

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The players are heading on a 75-minute dinner break and are scheduled to resume play at approximately 9:10 p.m. local time. This will also mark the end of late registration for this flight and the day will end when the players reach the money.

04-29-2023 19:48 UTC+2

Don't Miss Out on These Five Epic Activities at EPT Monte Carlo

Matt Hansen

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo is underway! The EPT has been visiting Monte Carlo for years, and this year's edition has the potential to be the most memorable yet, with a large number of participants expected. The exclusive principality on the Mediterranean Sea is sure to attract poker players from far and wide this spring.

However, as always, EPTs are not just about poker. The EPT will provide a full range of activities for players and their guests, ensuring that there is always something to do, whether you are at the poker table or not.

Check Out the Details Here!

04-29-2023 19:45 UTC+2

Zeitoun Flips Vaskresenski to the Rail

Adam Lamers

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Jean Zeitoun opened to 2,500 from under the gun and Maksim Vaskresenski three-bet shoved all in for around 17,000 from a couple of seats over. The action folded back to Zeitoun who flicked in a chip to call.

Maksim Vaskresenski: A♠J♦
Jean Zeitoun: 6♠6♦

The flop fell Q♠7♠7♣ and Zeitoun was still out front although Vaskresenski picked up some counterfeit outs. The 5♦ on the turn and the 9♣ on the river changed nothing and Vaskresenski headed to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jean Zeitoun	205,000
Maksim Vaskresenski	Busted

Tags: Jean Zeitoun Maksim Vaskresenski

04-29-2023 19:33 UTC+2

Bigger Stacks in the Room

Adam Lamers

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Yiannis Liperis	232,000 202,000	202,000

Vlado Banicevic	227,700 59,700	59,700
[Removed:421]	227,000 177,000	177,000
Fabrice Maltez	201,000 201,000	201,000
Harry Lodge	191,500 66,500	66,500
Denis Malyshev	189,800 189,800	189,800
Gilles Nigro	184,500 73,500	73,500
Arsenii Karmatckii	178,500 178,500	178,500

Paolo Boi	164,300 164,300	164,300
Silvio Costa	126,000 126,000	126,000
Jordan Saccucci	117,100 117,100	117,100

04-29-2023 19:29 UTC+2

Conan Misses a Flush Draw

Adam Lamers

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Arthur Conan raised it up in early position and was called by Mohamed Naddaf on the button. The flop came J♦7♥2♦ and Conan checked to Naddaf who bet 3,200. Conan check-raised to 10,700 and Naddaf responded by going all in. Conan quickly called off his stack of around 25,000 and the cards were on their backs.

Arthur Conan: A♦10♦
Mohamed Naddaf: Q♦J♠

Naddaf flopped top pair but Conan had outs with an over card and a flush draw. However, the 2♣ and 5♠ runout bricked out and Conan was bounced for the second time today.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mohamed Naddaf	142,500
Arthur Conan	Busted

Tags: Arthur Conan Mohamed Naddaf

04-29-2023 19:27 UTC+2

A Few Assorted Chip Count Updates

Matt Hansen

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Ken Demlakian	190,000 104,000	104,000
Peter Jorgne	124,000 44,000	44,000
Jessica Teusl	100,000 47,500	47,500
Maria Konnikova	71,400 -3,900	-3,900

Benjamin Spragg	59,500

Jason Wheeler	45,000

Level: 10

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 1,200

04-29-2023 19:07 UTC+2

Guimond Gets Value on the River

Adam Lamers

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Tsugunari Toma and Florian Guimond were heads-up on the river with around 45,000 in the pot already. The board read J♥6♦4♦A♣2♣ and Toma led out with a bet of 12,500 in the small blind.

Florian Guimond thought for a minute before counting out a raise to 32,500 in the big blind. Toma splashed in a call and Guimond turned over A♦K♠ for the best hand which put a dent in Toma's stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tsugunari Toma	162,100 38,100	38,100
Florian Guimond	127,600

Tags: Tsugunari Toma Florian Guimond